Gallagher Animal Management
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Nicola Harrop
Chief Marketing Officer - Animal Management
Hamilton
Nicola (Nic) Harrop, a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years of international experience, joined Gallagher as Chief Marketing Officer in February 2023. She joined Gallagher from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare,
Nicola (Nic) Harrop, a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years of international experience, joined Gallagher as Chief Marketing Officer in February 2023. She joined Gallagher from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, where she played a central role in the creation of their marketing operations team. Prior to this Nic held marketing roles at Compaq NZ, AOL Time Warner in the UK and Europe and led the marketing function for a global leader in IVF manufacturing. Nic’s career encompasses all marketing channels and working with businesses to support hardware, software as a service (SaaS) and subscription products.
Outside of Gallagher, with an interest for sharing best practice with the wider marketing sector you’ll find Nic as a key member of the NZ Tech Marketers’ Group; a thriving network (part of NZ Tech Alliance) of over 200 marketing professionals that Nic herself helped to found.
Nic says that she is particularly focussed on “deeply understanding customer needs to connect them to the right products through a seamless experience (however they choose to purchase). This focus on the customer is what enables us to developing strategies and processes that support business expansion and growth ambitions.”
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Dan Loughnane
Chief Operations Officer - Animal Management
Hamilton
Dan recently received the role of Chief Operations Officer after starting with Gallagher in 2011 as a Product Manager for the W&EID category, moving into the NZ Sales team as National Field Manager
Dan recently received the role of Chief Operations Officer after starting with Gallagher in 2011 as a Product Manager for the W&EID category, moving into the NZ Sales team as National Field Manager leading the Territory Managers before being promoted to NZ Sales Manager. Dan is committed to empowering our customers and internal teams around the world with accurate and accessible knowledge, supporting Gallagher to drive strategic success through operational excellence.
Having grown up on a dairy farm in the south Waikato and studying Mechatronics at the Waikato University in Hamilton, Dan is proud to now work for a world-leading company, that is also based in the mighty Waikato and in a role that blends his skills and interests in both agriculture and tech. He says,
“By keeping a laser-focus on sales forecasting and trends and by ensuring the tools and processes we use optimise efficiency, we are better able to manage our response to changing customer needs and ensure product solutions are delivered to our customers on time, every time.”
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Sarah Adams
General Manager - Global Strategy & New Ventures
Hamilton
As General Manager Strategy & New Ventures Sarah is responsible for the roadmap of some of our most innovative and future-focused initiatives.
As General Manager Strategy & New Ventures Sarah is responsible for the roadmap of some of our most innovative and future-focused initiatives.
Sarah’s extensive experience of 20 years in agricultural business development, sales and marketing allows her to apply real context to the delivery of projects which will help end-users make better decisions.
“At Gallagher, we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our products for our customers. Understanding customers has, and will, continue to enable Gallagher to provide innovative solutions to assist them in making better decisions on farm”.
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Darrell Jones
General Manager - Pacific
Hamilton
Darrell Jones has been with Gallagher since 2001, his long term commitment to Gallagher, focus and drive made him the ideal candidate for the National Sales Manager position when it became available in early 2016.
Darrell Jones has been with Gallagher since 2001, his long term commitment to Gallagher, focus and drive made him the ideal candidate for the National Sales Manager position when it became available in early 2016.
He began his career with us as a Territory Manager for the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato region. In 2013 after 12 successful years as a Territory Manager Darrell left his region and was promoted to Regional Sales Manager and Key Account Manager.
Darrell and his partner Charlie have two children and live in the Waikato region, his hobbies include hunting and fishing.
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Doug Jones
General Manager - North America
Kansas City
Doug Jones joined Gallagher as General Manager for Animal Management in North America in June 2022. He is responsible for formulating a sales and development strategy for North America.
Doug Jones joined Gallagher as General Manager for Animal Management in North America in June 2022 based at our Kansas City office. Doug is responsible for formulating a sales and development strategy to drive commercial success of, and for the many exciting projects and events we have lined up for, the Animal Management business in North America.
Doug has had a successful career delivering results in a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, hardware, automotive, and outdoor sporting goods, and working for large international organizations as well as an entrepreneurial start-up business.
Doug grew up in rural eastern Nebraska on a small farm and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Management, as well as completing an MBA at Rockhurst University in Kansas City.
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Hamish Wiig
General Manager - LATAM
Hamilton
Hamish a rejoint Gallagher en tant que directeur général du développement commercial en 2021, chargé de formuler une stratégie de vente et de développement pour assurer le succès commercial de l'activité de gestion des animaux.
Hamish a rejoint Gallagher en tant que directeur général du développement commercial en 2021, chargé de formuler une stratégie de vente et de développement pour assurer le succès commercial de l'activité de gestion des animaux dans plusieurs régions du monde, dont l'Amérique latine, l'Asie et le Moyen-Orient.
Une formation à Harvard, combinée à plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans diverses fonctions de direction des ventes et du marketing pour des fabricants de produits technologiques en Nouvelle-Zélande, en Amérique du Nord et en Amérique du Sud, ainsi que la maîtrise de l'espagnol et du portugais, ont fait de Hamish le meilleur candidat pour étendre l'empreinte mondiale de Gallagher et renforcer notre position sur le marché dans les principaux marchés émergents.
Hamish se réjouit de faire partie de l'équipe Gallagher et de contribuer à la réalisation du potentiel commercial de ces marchés : "L'agriculture mondiale étant actuellement en pleine révolution, il y a tout lieu d'étendre notre présence mondiale en proposant les solutions de gestion des animaux de classe mondiale de Gallagher qui répondent plus efficacement aux besoins changeants de nos clients".
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Jannes Bouman
General Manager - Gallagher Europe
Groningen
Jannes Bouman joined as General Manager for Gallagher Europe in 2025. With over 25 years experience in wholesale, distribution, and industrial sectors, Jannes brings strong commercial insight and a focus on strategic growth to his role.
Jannes Bouman joined as General Manager for Gallagher Europe in 2025, leading the company’s regional operations across key markets including the UK, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Italy. With over 25 years of experience in wholesale, distribution, and industrial sectors, Jannes brings strong commercial insight and a focus on strategic growth to his role.
Based in Groningen, Netherlands, Jannes oversees the development of Gallagher’s European presence, working closely with distributor partners and driving the adoption of advanced animal management technologies. His leadership supports Gallagher’s mission to “Protect what matters most” through innovation and trusted partnerships.
Before joining Gallagher, Jannes held senior leadership roles at Royal Reesink and Pon Holdings. He is widely recognised for his ability to lead strategically and operationally across complex, multinational environments.
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Michele Corso
General Manager - Commercial
Hamilton
Michele joined Gallagher as General Manager - Commercial in November 2024, bringing extensive global experience in business transformation, financial strategy, and commercial operations.
Michele joined Gallagher as General Manager - Commercial in November 2024, bringing extensive global experience in business transformation, financial strategy, and commercial operations. With a deep understanding of international markets, Michele plays a key role in enhancing business performance and driving sustainable growth for Animal Management.
Before joining Gallagher, Michele held executive roles with Fonterra, Waste Management, and Kāinga Ora, leading business transformation and financial initiatives. Originally from Italy, Michele lived in Paris and London, where he worked for US fast-moving consumer goods, industrial products, and manufacturing multinational companies. Michele began his career at PwC Italy.
Michele holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and a BCom from Turin University. He is Certified Management Accountant (IMA, USA) and Associate Chartered Accountant (CAANZ).
"By leveraging financial and commercial insights, I am committed to driving strategic decision-making and delivering sustainable growth for Gallagher Animal Management."
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Mike Wilson
Chief Product Officer
Hamilton
Joining Gallagher in 2025, Mike Wilson brings nearly two decades of AgriTech experience to his role as Chief Product Officer, having led Oceania for Nedap Livestock Management and held senior roles at LIC.
Joining Gallagher in 2025, Mike Wilson brings nearly two decades of AgriTech experience to his role as Chief Product Officer, having led Oceania for Nedap Livestock Management and held senior roles at LIC. He’s a highly commercial operator, known for driving customer-centric innovation and leading large cross-functional teams.
Mike is passionate about the primary sector and its role in New Zealand’s economy and community. His work focuses on aligning product strategy with customer needs to ensure long-term impact and relevance.
“My focus has always been the end customer – understanding their wants and their ‘why’ is key to success. Supporting that through product leadership at Gallagher Animal Management is both rewarding and challenging.”
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Nicola Harrop3
Chief Marketing Officer - Animal Management
LocationNicola (Nic) Harrop, a Chartered Marketer with over 20 years of international experience, joined Gallagher as Chief Marketing Officer in February 2023. Nic’s career encompasses all marketing channels and working with businesses to support hardware, software as a service (SaaS) and subscription products. She joins Gallagher from a senior marketing role at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, where she played a central role in the creation of their marketing operations team to drive the evolution of the company’s brand strategy, including digitisation of online communications and advertising. Prior to this Nic held marketing roles at Compaq NZ, AOL Time Warner in the UK and Europe and led the marketing function for a global leader in IVF manufacturing. Nic says that she is particularly focussed on “deeply understanding customer needs to connect them to the right products through a seamless experience (however they choose to purchase). This focus on the customer is what enables us to developing strategies and processes that support business expansion and growth ambitions.” Her experience in prior roles and this customer-first approach makes her perfect for the Chief Marketing Officer role and will help move Gallagher closer to the goals we want to achieve in the coming years. Outside of Gallagher, with an interest for sharing best practice with the wider marketing sector you’ll find Nic as a key member of the NZ Tech Marketers’ Group; a thriving network (part of NZ Tech Alliance) of over 200 marketing professionals that Nic herself helped to found.
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